Savannah firefighters stopped a blaze from reaching apartments early this morning, preventing what could have been a much larger disaster.
🔥 What We Know: Fire crews rushed to the 1000 block of Shawnee Street around 6 a.m. today after reports of a fire in an apartment building stairwell. Firefighters quickly attacked the flames, which had started on a porch and stairwell area.
👨👩👧👦 The Outcome: No residents suffered injuries or needed to leave their homes thanks to the quick work of firefighters. The fire remained confined to the exterior stairwell and porch area.
⏭️ What’s Next: Fire officials will likely investigate the cause of the blaze to prevent similar incidents in the future.
🤝 Safety Tip: If you notice smoke or fire in your apartment building, alert your neighbors immediately and call 911 before attempting to use fire extinguishers or evacuate.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
